the return of the Chad

[browny_wce]

reading thru this article http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/104897/default.aspx on the AFL website and saw this to be interesting

"Early mover: Chad Cornes joined the first- to third-year players for day one and is in close to the best pre-season shape of his career. He ran an impressive beep test, as did Daniel and Marlon Motlop."

will he have one last stab at premium DT backmen status

[elephants]

good research browny :) but i think there a plenty of cheap backs out there with more value however he could be a good unique ;)

[browny_wce]

mate more of a blast from the past moment rather than a serious goer
mpp always makes things interesting

[elephants]

agreed :)

[ronl]

Didn't he have a less than loving relationship with Choco? Maybe he's ready for one last fair dinkum crack at playing his best under a new coach who, if he's anything like his brother, won't accept anything less than 200%.  Of course this is all conjecture and guess work but who knows?  He could surprise us all but it would be a heroic act to put him in.

[browny_wce]

Plays a different game to Kane, obviously. But could be some worth in the guy. If he's fit n playing that floating CHB role he will chop up the stats like before. Would be a very bold move to start with him I think but not many people would have him but he could be an easy little first upgrade for a struggling rookie

Fanfooty Fan Planner info: Chad Cornes  C/B BAC $268,500
07 avg: 101.1, 08 avg: 85.5, 09 avg: 87.2,
in 2010 he only played the 1st 14 games and was heavily injured throughout the season, but averaged 62.8 with a 85, 98, 85 & 75 scores in rounds 5, 6, 7 & 8, coupled with a 77 & 78 in rounds 12 and 13.
his average was probly really let down by a 13 in round 11 tho
(in SC he had 5x 100+ scores in 2010)

at his price he could really be worth it!  ;D
and dont say he's too old as Heath Scotland had a stella DT year

[elephants]

jeex thanks guys now i am confused.....? :)

[browny_wce]

haha sorry LE

holzman and HP keep doing that to me talking about Fraser and Swan's potential DT futures

he is one to consider aye?  ;)

[elephants]

haha i am not even going to look at the swannie thread i dont need any doubt :)

[browny_wce]

Nah it was just Holz saying it'd be different to not have Swan in ur mids due to everyone having him and it being cheaper.
I went the option of no Swan or GAJ in my team to start with this year n probly didn't come off for me but ahwell.

[browny_wce]

adding a bit more juice to this theory of a resurrection of Chad Cornes
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/105011/default.aspx

he is nearing the end of his career but at 250k he is worthy if he can get an averge of 80+ and a few 100s in there, and if he is in favour with Primus he could get that CHB & midfield role he used to have and dream teamers will salivate
will deff go up in price

[Holz]

if could back into his old role, if he even gets remotely close to where he was a few years back could be one of the best pickups in the year. I remember when he was almost a goddard type lock in the backline

[Boomz]

Won't touch him...

[browny_wce]

yeh Chad and Bowden were the first 2 players ud pick, along with Coxy and Bartel/Corey/Judd

[elephants]

hmmm back in the day :)

didnt start with swan, gaj or joey this year and my ranking was quickly punished :(

chad vs adcock for me and adcock should win ;)